Summary
Nursing education in the Republic of Croatia is conducted at the secondary and higher education levels (post-secondary and tertiary) in line with the recommendations of European Directives 2005/36/EC. The contents related to the respiratory nursing care in the bachelor’s degree are carried out within the framework of internal, surgical, oncological and palliative nursing care, and cover a total of about 15 h of lectures. At the secondary level, they are carried out within the framework of respiratory nursing care, and cover a total of about 12 h of lectures and 23 h of clinical practice. Despite limiting conditions for education and advancement, respiratory nurses strive to improve their skills by participating in training courses and workshops, as well as actively presenting their research at conferences within Croatia and at international conferences on respiratory medicine. Nursing in the European Union is a priority field and we must wonder where nursing is in the priorities of the Republic of Croatia.

Relevance
The article is relevant for the project because it clearly states the status of the nursing profession in Croatia regarding the education and training of nurses in the field of care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases. The article also clearly outlines the challenges faced by nurses and highlights the need to implement specific educational programs for nurses who participate in the provision of health care for patients with all types of chronic respiratory diseases.